Among pine trees and built amphitheatrically on the mountain, Pefki is a village with great history. The caves of Apoloustron and Vreikou, the five thousand year old olive trees and the Minoan ruins indicate that ancient humans made this place their home.
Tradition is important to Pefki. The residents keep it alive and also make sure the visitors get a chance to experience it themselves with a visit to the Folklore museum, which is housed in the Junior school building.
Life goes by smoothly and unhurriedly in this village. Here, visitors can enjoy the traditional Cretan cuisine, relax in the picturesque coffeehouses, admire the traditional architecture and visit the church of Stavromenos, either on pilgrimage or just to admire the breathtaking view of the region.
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